US Bridges

Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer

Poor

Montgomery County, Ohio · 100 East of SR48 · Structure no. 5736080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,981
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer is a steel culvert carrying Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,450 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShoup Mill Rd.
CrossesStorm Sewer
Location100 East of SR48
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81288, -84.22634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,981 (2015)
Projected traffic37,450 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer carry?

About 26,981 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Shoup Mill Rd. over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.